The shape of two years
A blended MBA is easier to plan when you can see the whole arc. Here is how IIM Mumbai's Blended MBA–BPGP is laid out, using only what the programme page publishes.
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| 30 January 2027 | Academic orientation and briefing |
| 5 February 2027 | Online classes commence (programme commencement: mid-February 2027) |
| Year 1 | Modules I to III — the shared management core |
| 2nd week of January 2028 | Module IV — Campus Immersion Programme 1 (mandatory) |
| Year 2 | Modules V to VII — electives, online electives, group project stages 1 and 2, and the capstone |
| 1st week of January 2029 | Module VIII — Campus Immersion Programme 2 and group project stage 3 (mandatory) |
A typical week
Classes are held on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The learning mix includes live online sessions, self-reading material, case studies, seminars and group discussions, with assignments and presentations along the way. The page does not publish session timings or weekly hours, so ask for a sample timetable before you commit.
Year 1 — the shared core: 16 courses
| Module | Courses |
|---|---|
| Module I | Operations Management · Industrial Engineering for Productivity · Marketing Management · Financial Reporting & Accounting · Managerial Communication |
| Module II | Supply Chain Management · Microeconomics for Managers · Sustainable Development for Business · Business Research Methods · B2B Marketing · Data Science |
| Module III | Project Management · OB and HR · Optimisation & Decision Techniques (OR) · Corporate Finance · Systems Analysis and Management |
| Module IV | Campus Immersion Programme 1 |
Year 2 — specialise: 15 electives
- Module V: Electives 1 to 5
- Module VI: Electives 6 to 9, Online Elective 1 and group project stage 1
- Module VII: Electives 10 to 12, Online Electives 2 and 3, group project stage 2 and the capstone
- Module VIII: Campus Immersion Programme 2 and group project stage 3
The page calls this an indicative list that is subject to change at IIM Mumbai's discretion. For how electives map to operations, supply chain, data and finance, see specialisations explained.
How you are assessed
- Individual assessment
- Group and team assessment
- Assignments, presentations and case studies
- Written examination
When the money falls due
The fee instalments follow the structure above, which makes the programme calendar a useful budgeting tool.
| Plan | Payment points |
|---|---|
| Annual plan (₹15,00,000) | ₹1,00,000 seat-booking deposit; ₹7,22,000 before the programme begins; ₹6,78,000 before the 2nd year |
| Module-wise plan (₹16,00,000) | ₹1,00,000 deposit; ₹3,78,000 before the programme begins; ₹3,94,000 before Module III; ₹3,64,000 before the 2nd year; ₹3,64,000 before Module VII |
Compare the two plans in detail in our dates and fee plans guide.
Planning your life around it
These are our suggestions, not programme rules.
- Keep Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays clear from the start and agree your work commitments early
- Book leave for the January 2028 and January 2029 immersions as soon as dates are confirmed
- Budget travel, lodging and boarding for both immersions — the page states participants bear them
- Plan around work peaks when group-project stages fall due
How it differs from a typical online MBA
A typical online MBA from a private university is fully online, has no entrance test and costs a fraction of this. The IIM Mumbai programme asks for CAT, GMAT, GRE or IMAT, includes two mandatory campus weeks and runs on a fixed academic structure. Read online MBAs with campus immersion and the best online MBAs in India to compare categories.
Planning around the schedule?
An advisor can walk you through the calendar, fee plans and next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days a week are classes held?
Classes run on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The programme page does not publish session timings or weekly hours.
When are the campus immersions?
The 2nd week of January 2028 and the 1st week of January 2029. Both are one week long and attendance is mandatory.
How many courses are there?
Thirty-one: 16 core courses in year 1 and 15 electives in year 2, plus a group project and a capstone.
When do classes begin?
Online classes commence on 5 February 2027, after an academic orientation on 30 January 2027.
When do instalments fall due?
On the annual plan, before the programme begins and before the 2nd year. On the module-wise plan, before the programme begins, before Module III, before the 2nd year and before Module VII.